New to the Surf in SoCal— looking to expand my catch

Hi all, new to both Reddit and surf fishing! I live in SoCal and want to get proficient at fishing the local surf in Marina Del Rey and other local LA spots. I have a surf setup and have caught perch and croaker using sand worms, however I want to up the diversity.

I have access to several spots:
– Local surf/beach structure
– Jetties
– Rocks
– Ballona Creek outlet
– Venice Pier

Would love to hear about:
– What other species I might target in these spots
– Any recommended bait/lure changes for different species
– Best tide/time conditions for the area
– Any specific techniques that work well locally

Overall I'm just looking for tips and general experiences of folks fishing the surf in MDR and LA area! Thanks in advance!